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    Crepúsculo (en. Twilight)

    /kɾeˈpus.kulo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Part of the day when light begins to diminish before nightfall.
    Twilight is the perfect time to admire the sunset.
    El crepúsculo es el momento perfecto para admirar el atardecer.
    Dim light that occurs during that part of the day.
    The twilight filled the sky with warm colors.
    El crepúsculo llenó el cielo de colores cálidos.
    Transition period between day and night.
    During twilight, animals often come out to look for food.
    Durante el crepúsculo, los animales suelen salir a buscar comida.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'crepusculum', a diminutive of 'crepus', meaning 'dark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    twilight of life
    A period in a human's life during their final years.
    crepúsculo de la vida
    to converse at twilight
    To converse in a calm and reflective moment.
    dialogar al crepúsculo

    Related Words

    dawn
    Beginning of the day when the sun rises.
    amanecer
    dusk
    Period of the afternoon leading to dusk, similar to twilight.
    dusk

    Slang Meanings

    State of melancholy that may arise with nightfall.
    When twilight comes, I sometimes find myself in an emotional twilight.
    Cuando llega el crepúsculo, a veces me siento en un crepúsculo emocional.
    Moment of introspection and reflection.
    It is in twilight where so many thoughts become clearer.
    Es en el crepúsculo donde tantos pensamientos se clarifican.